HONDA INTEGRA 700 (2012 - 2013) Review
At a glance
| Owners' reliability rating: | |
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| Annual servicing cost: | £130 |
| Power: | 51 bhp |
| Seat height: | Medium (31.1 in / 790 mm) |
| Weight: | High (525 lbs / 238 kg) |
Overall rating
Next up: Ride & brakesA maxi-scooter that's really a motorbike, with the same engine and chassis as Honda's NC700S and NC700X. Although technically accomplished, the Integra has a utilitarian feel, like a motorcycle made for people who don't particularly like motorcycling.
Ride quality & brakes
Next up: EngineWithout the lower centre-of-gravity or small wheels of most scooters, only the leg shields suggest you're not on motorcycle. The Integra's handling is better than its bland looks suggest but won't exactly have you throwing it into every corner. Try hard enough and the bodywork grounds first.
Engine
Next up: ReliabilityAs with the rest of the NC700 range, the Integra's gentle power curve contains zero surprises, except the redline, which is too easy to bump into at just over 6000rpm. Despite the uninspiring delivery, it will out-accelerate nearly all maxi scooters. It’s got two automatic modes – Drive and Sport – and a semi-automatic mode, where you change up and down using buttons on the left bar. Fuel economy is good, at 60.1mpg in MCN tests.
Reliability & build quality
Next up: ValueHonda says it's DCT system meets its usual high standards of long-term reliability, and who are we to doubt them? The Integra hasn't exactly topped UK sales charts, meaning fewer owners to tell us about any problems. If any manufacturer deserves the benefit of the doubt, it's Honda.
Value vs rivals
Next up: EquipmentAt £7699 as of August 2013, it convincingly undercuts the maxi-scooter competition. It's over £1000 less than Suzuki's Burgman and Yamaha's TMAX, and £2000 less than BMW's C650GT. Given its level of sophistication, it leaves you asking why the others cost so much.
Equipment
The Integra has the comfort and weather protection of a scooter but not the luggage capacity. There's one glove box, just about big enough for a phone. Because it has a motorcycle chassis, there's not the cavernous underseat compartment of scooters. The one you get is nowhere near big enough even for an open-face lid.
Specs |
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| Engine size | 670cc |
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| Engine type | Liquid-cooled eight-valve parallel twin, Dual Clutch Transmission, chain final drive. |
| Frame type | Tubular steel |
| Fuel capacity | 14 litres |
| Seat height | 790mm |
| Bike weight | 238kg |
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic forks, 120 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Single monoshock damper, 120 mm travel |
| Front brake | 320mm single disc |
| Rear brake | 240mm disc |
| Front tyre size | 160/60-17 |
| Rear tyre size | 120/70-17 |
Mpg, costs & insurance |
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| Average fuel consumption | 60 mpg |
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| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Annual service cost | £130 |
| New price | - |
| Used price | - |
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| Warranty term | Two year unlimited mileage |
Top speed & performance |
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| Max power | 51 bhp |
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| Max torque | 46 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 98 mph |
| 1/4 mile acceleration | - |
| Tank range | 190 miles |
Model history & versions
Model history
2012: Model introduced
Other versions
NC750D, updated version introduced 2014
Owners' reviews for the HONDA INTEGRA 700 (2012 - 2013)
6 owners have reviewed their HONDA INTEGRA 700 (2012 - 2013) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
Review your HONDA INTEGRA 700 (2012 - 2013)
Summary of owners' reviews |
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| Annual servicing cost: | £130 |
Year: 2013
Let's give an honest review from someone who has just returned from a 2400 mile camping trip to Nurburgring, Switzerland, leichenstein, Italy and South of France in 8 days! I bought the Nc700d last year which already had givi top box and givi pannier frames, I purchased a pair of v37 panniers, fitted a ram mount x grip and leads for phone navigation via earphones and booked the Eurotunnel crossing, heavily laden with full panniers and 60 litre roll bag containing camping, clothes, food etc.First full tank of fuel was 82.7mpg!Gearbox is a dream, in sport mode I hit 110mph indicated on german autobahn and cruised effortlessly at 85-95 mph for miles, with flip helmet still up! Fuel dropped to 63 mpg for above.Brakes are fantastic, personally love the linked brakes, they really do haul the bike up quick! Seat is reasonably comfortable, to be honest most bikes get uncomfortable after 430 miles in a day. Suspension a bit basic, especially forks, but improved with loaded up weight. Cornering ability, superb, as is high speed ability.I cannot stress how good this bike is, I really am struggling to find a negative point. As the engine is based on half a honda jazz engine it is packed with low down torque! And it will really shift when required. You barely hear the engine unless accelerating very hard. It's a low revving unit that seems happy at any speed. Lights are very good, travelled through alps at night with no problems. I've done 800 miles in a day returning to uk, so I think that's a testament to the all round ability of this superb bike. Mine was bought fitted with the additional footpegs, which I would recommend for long distance work.
Superb.
It's a honda!
Self serviced using genuine honda oil and filters. 7500 mile service interval.
Version: 750
Year: 2013
Annual servicing cost: £175
I treat this as a car. I wash it, check the the oil every now and then, take it out of the garage, use it. It's comfortable, even 2 up. I live amongst hilly, narrow lanes so tend to use it in (S)ports mode. Motorways in (D)rive mode gives the best economy. The front forks are basic, not brilliant. The rear shock likewise. Front brake is OK. The rear, I use to control tight turns as my knees have nothing to grip. It has a handy parking brake. I love the look from car drivers as they get overtaken by a scooter at 70mph. Previous owners have farkled it up very well, rear hugger, carbon exhaust, Honda top box. I might get a bigger screen as wind hits the top of my new helmet. It's the only bike I've had where there's no draught/rain/cold down your neck - quite comfy that.
A fork tune and alternate rear shock would transform this bikeooter. The seat is roomy and I cannot feel the pillion (have checked on more than 1 occasion that she's still there!). Thank god there's a fuel gauge because it's frugal and I forget when I last filled it up.
Zippy up to 60mph in S mode I've never gone over 80mph but it will
Well built and scrubs up well.
Has a full Honda service record. I've only ever topped up the petrol
Heated grips - good Honda topbox - A Shad product with flimsy lock
Buying experience: The previous owner replaced this with a large Forza. He regretted the swap. Just saying.
Year: 2012
Annual servicing cost: £100
This is the older version of the Integra and it's a great comfortable bike however the DCT is not that smooth with clunky changes at lower speeds and occasionally not sure which gear it wants to be in
Very comfortable riding position and comfy seating for the passenger which you don't get on a lot of bikes these days
Smooth low revving and is quick despite using the NC700 engine
Never let me down and is easy to maintain
Self serviced which is fairly easy to do with a bit of know how
The DCT is it's best feature although my particular Integra had clunky gearing not sure if the previous owner had been a little rough with the bike
Buying experience: From a dealer whom was not the best I paid the advertised price of £3999
Version: NC700D
Year: 2013
Annual servicing cost: £120
Fuel economy on this model is excellent I’m averaging 85 miles per gallon - the duel clutch transmission is good as are the combined anti lock brakes - the digital instrument cluster is nice - on the negative side the rather cheap box steel swing arm looks awful and the standard windshield is too low and narrow.
I never carry a pillion passenger however the standard forks and rear shocker do the job adequately
Nice torquey parallel twin engine with a good sound from the exhaust muffler which incidentally is stainless steel
No reliability issues whatsoever and my particular bike was manufactured in Japan to a high quality
I generally service my own bikes - genuine honda parts can be rather expensive - fuel economy is excellent
The basic bike has little or no extras - after market items like heated grips and luggage are expensive - my bike came with full genuine colour matched luggage however it costs well over one thousand pounds to buy
Buying experience: I bought from a franchised dealer in Ayrshire Scotland - the price advertised was £3995 however I clinched a deal at £3800 - a one owner bike with under 2500 miles on the odometer with full honda luggage
Year: 2012
Annual servicing cost: £120
Set up with panniers and top box this makes an awsome and comfortable touring machine. Very comfortable, great weather protection and smooth power delivery. The Dual Clutch Transmission is simply first rate in all modes. Only slight niggle is the tank/storage space on the NC 700 S and X has been removed which is a bit odd, as it is far too tall for a step through anyway.
This is a great all round bike. It soaks up the bumps easily and always keeps you stable and confident. The rider could stay on between fills, but the pillion is more limited and would recommend limiting to 45-60 minutes between breaks.
This engine is designed to do everything well with great economy. Power delivery is very smooth, whether easing it through traffic or pulling smartly away from the lights, and plenty of mid range torque for mid-range acceleration. The DCT makes it so easy to drop a gear or two and take off, which makes up for the overall lack of power.
Bullet proof mechanically. Build quality excellent for a reasonable price. If you want to play two or three times more you can get better, but at a huge cost.
Extremely good value for money new, and even better second hand. The claim of 80 mpg - is easily achievable without compromise on riding. Much much cheaper than a mid range Tourer or a Maxi Scoot.
For this price you get a full flappy paddle dual clutch transmission, ABS and brake distribution, lots of weather protection and comfy ride. It might be nice to have some clever computer data or heated grips, but you can upgrade if you want to.
Buying experience: Bought from t-Moto in Weston Super Mare - they seemed very straight and open.
I have owned this bike since September 2012 and I can honestly say that I am very happy with it. I had a 2011 HRC Fireblade before this and also a Suzuki Burgman AN650 Executive, before the Burgman I had a Honda Deauville NT650(the Deauville and then the Burgman were bought for 40 miles commutes from Romford to Kent). I found that I was using the Burgman a lot more often than the blade, because it was so much more practical and comfortable to ride. Last year I decided to sell the Fireblade because I had only covered 500 miles on it and I had owned it for just over a year. I contacted my local dealer and negotiated and I was able to do a straight swap for the Integra, in the colour which I wanted, which was Candy Graceful Red. I decided on the Integra because it combines the comfort and protection of a scooter and the ride and handling of a motorcycle. I had a demo ride on a NC700X DCT, because none of my local dealers had an Integra demo bike available. I liked the NC700X, but I thought that it did not provide enough weather protection and the padding in the seat was a bit too firm. 1. The DCT in a word is excellent, I know that some people will argue and disagree, but I think that Honda should make DCT an option on all of their larger capacity bikes. 2. I disagree with MCN, the bike has plenty of torque and I know that off the line, this bike will keep up with most sportsbikes. Most people think that bhp is important, when it comes to acceleration, when in actual fact it is torque that matters when it comes to acceleration. BHP is for top speed, the more bhp, the higher top speed. 3. Top end speed is not everything and the top speed of this bike is more than enough for UK roads. The NC range are all built in Japan. I have owned mostly sportsbikes, ever since I passed my test in 2003. I have owned a CBR600F, CBR600RR7, CBR1000RR6 and CBR1000RRB HRC. before buying the CBR1000RRB, I tried out the then new crossplane crank Yamaha R1, but I decided that the bike was not good around town and you really needed to rev the bike a lot to get the power out of it. The CBR1000RR felt more powerful.
